InterContinental Dubai - Festival City, an IHG HotelvsHilton Dubai Jumeirah
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, InterContinental Dubai Festival City ranks marginally higher than Hilton Dubai Jumeirah. InterContinental Dubai Festival City scores 81 with praise from 5 publications including DK Eyewitness, Oyster and The Telegraph.
InterContinental Dubai - Festival City, an IHG Hotel
Umm Ramool Rd, Dubai Festival City, Dubai 45777, United Arab Emirates
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Fashioned along the lines of a sailing yacht, the hotel cuts a striking silhouette rising from the south bank of Dubai Creek."
DK Eyewitness
"The InterContinental at Dubai Festival City is a chic property, with superb attention to detail and well-drilled staff on hand throughout the hotel’s vast amenities."
Time Out
"Inspired by the dhow boats that drift past it daily on the Creek, the Intercontinental Festival City is a modern dream of a hotel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A high-end, luxury chain hotel that's impressive in scale, sophistication, and facilities." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A sleek, modern, spacious hotel in the heart of Dubai’s buzzing shopping and entertainment hub, Festival City." Full review
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
Jumeirah Beach Road, PO Box 2431, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $204/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This Hilton (not to be confused with the Hilton Dubai Creek) enjoys one of the best beachfront locations in Dubai." Full review
Fodor's
"An ancient hotel by Dubai standards, this resort was located in what was once considered Jumeirah Beach but is now part of the elaborate Dubai Marina."
Lonely Planet
"Right on the popular The Walk at JBR, the Hilton remains a solid choice for a family vacation." Full review
Rough Guide
"This glitzy Hilton boasts lots of shiny metal and an air of cosmopolitan chic – it’s more of a city-slicker’s beach bolthole than family seaside resort."
Time Out
"Step out of the hotel and you’ll be on the popular Jumeirah Beach Residence Walk and have access to hundreds of cafés and shops." Full review
Star Service
"Within walking distance of the neighboring Ritz-Carlton and Sheraton, this medium-sized hotel has little pizzazz, but it possesses all the necessary creature comforts to make it a popular base." Full review